Chief Finance Officer

Job overview

Join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as our next Chief Finance Officer.

We are seeking an outstanding and visionary Chief Finance Officer to join our Executive Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our organisation while supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

As a Board-level Director, you will play a critical role in delivering financial balance, driving efficiency, and supporting transformation across the Trust and wider Integrated Care Services.

You will be joining us at a pivotal moment for the Trust, and the wider NHS both regionally and nationally, as we address the need to transform into a more responsive, preventative, and patient-centred service in line with the 10 Year Health Plan for England.

The interview process for this post will take place across two days 15th July 2026 and 16th July 2026

Main duties of the job

You will bring a strong track record of senior financial leadership, alongside the ability to build trusted relationships, influence across organisational boundaries, and navigate challenge and change. Just as importantly, you will demonstrate a deep commitment to NHS values, with a clear focus on improving outcomes and addressing health inequalities.

As a member of the Trust Board and Executive Team, you will provide visionary financial leadership, working collaboratively with divisional leaders, clinicians, and external partners to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will play a central role in shaping the development and delivery of the Trust’s financial strategy aligned with organisational objectives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will embody our Trust values – Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence (VOICE) – and demonstrate the ability to inspire, engage and hold others to account. You will be a collaborative leader, skilled in strategic influencing, future-focused decision-making, and building networks of influence across the health and care system.

This is a high-profile role with significant responsibility for financial leadership, performance management, clinical governance, and workforce planning. You will also represent the Trust on financial committees, lead disciplinary processes, and ensure compliance with national standards and ethical practice.

If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, committed to delivering financial sustainability and transformation, ready to lead with integrity and compassion, we would love to hear from you.